THE provision of a new zebra crossing in Raphoe is expected to cost Donegal County Council up to €50,000. Works are now almost completed on the provision of the crossing which also has a “raised table” to help slow traffic. While the cost may raise a few eyebrows, it reflects the ever increasing demands on […]
Price of a national stamp to increase 25c
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THE price of a national stamp will increase 25c from €1.40 to €1.65 at the end of this month, An Post has announced. The price hike comes into effect on Thursday, February 27 for personal customers and March 1 for business users in line with global trends and below the EU14 + UK benchmark of €1.88 for […]
Deceased was alive when left at Sliabh Liag cliffs, accused told gardai
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by Eoin Reynolds A MAN accused of murdering a pensioner whose body was found at the foot of Ireland’s tallest cliffs told gardai that the discovery was ironic, as the deceased “always wanted to be buried at sea”. The accused man Alan Vial (39) also told gardai that 66-year-old Robert ‘Robin’ Wilkin’s body being found […]
“Transformation is never easy, but it’s essential for businesses that want to grow”
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Colab-based company says digital transformation is a game-changer for Donegal Businesses
Weather: Largely dry, bright and sunny day
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TODAY will be largely dry, bright and sunny with light winds. A little cloud will drift in at times during the afternoon with the odd shower but most places will stay dry. Highest temperatures of 7 to 9 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be cold and clear with light winds. Temperatures will fall quickly after sunset […]
Gritters to salt Donegal roads tonight and tomorrow
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All routes on Donegal’s winter maintenance programme will be gritted at 9pm tonight and again at 6 am tomorrow. Donegal County Council is advising motorists to drive with caution and not assume roads are ice-free. Donegal gritting route index as follows: 01: National Primary North 02: National Primary Central 03: National Primary South 04: Inishowen […]
200 trucks to take part in charity run on Saturday
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Event is to raise funds for Raphoe Community Play Group and Donegal Hospice
Road reopens following fatal collision in Storm Éowyn
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The N14 Letterkenny-Lifford road has reopened. It had been closed at Tullyrap for almost two weeks following a fallen tree incident during Storm Éowyn, which resulted in the death of Kacper Dudek (20). A 65km/h speed limit is now in place.
Bogus workmen targeting houses and businesses
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PEOPLE are being urged to be vigilant following reports of bogus callers calling to houses and businesses offering to carry out driveway works. Gardaí have said they received reports of bogus callers in the Glenties area very recently. “They were travelling in a white Land Rover Defender, although please keep in mind that various vehicles would […]
Cash, jewellery and car keys stolen from house
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A SUM of cash, jewellery and two sets of car keys were stolen from a house in Stranorlar. Gardaí are investigating the burglary at a house at Meetinghouse Street on Wednesday, January 29, between 1am and 7.30am. A gold Claddagh ring, a sum of cash and two VW Passat car keys were stolen from within […]